How long does a Nile crocodile last?
Typical lifespan
45–80 yr
Africa's largest crocodilian and, by most counts, the animal responsible for the most human deaths on the continent.
How that compares
Nile crocodile against things of a similar time.
Nile crocodile 45–80 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Beluga whale 35–70 yr
Narwhal 30–90 yr
American lobster 30–100 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.02 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a Nile crocodile
- How much does a Nile crocodile weigh? 225–750 kg
- Nile crocodile vs Saltwater crocodile Side by side
- Nile crocodile vs American alligator Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a Nile crocodile last?
- A Nile crocodile lasts 45–80 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a Nile crocodile weigh? 225–750 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- Nile crocodile vs Saltwater crocodile Side by side
- Nile crocodile vs American alligator Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution